Richard Hurdley on Dubai Eye 103.8 Radio

SpillConsult is proud to share that Richard Hurdley was featured on Dubai Eye 103.8 yesterday, discussing the ongoing response to the oil spill along Oman’s coastline and what happens next.

In a very informative conversation, Rich explored the complexities of responding to an incident such as the Caroline Bezengi tanker spill, including:

· Using satellite imagery and modelling to understand the situation

· Assessing environmental and socio-economic sensitivities

· Identifying priorities and avoiding further damage before rushing into action

· Selecting the right tools and techniques to mitigate the impact

· Stabilising a vessel in a challenging condition through salvage operations

· Removing cargo and getting as close to the source as possible to contain and recover as much oil as possible

· Taking weather conditions, including the monsoon, into account

· Understanding why oil reaching the shoreline can significantly increase the scale and complexity of the response

Effective spill response is about assessing first, prioritising carefully and using the right tools at the right time – with the ultimate aim of minimising environmental and socio-economic impacts.

A very informative listen for anyone interested in oil spill response, salvage and marine environmental protection.

🎧 The full conversation is available on the Dubai Eye podcast: https://lnkd.in/fXdwU4i